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Monday, May 19th 8:30 am- 5:00 pm

IAQ Discovery Through the Microscope

Presenter: Angela Benedict, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

This training will help you perform IAQ assessments, take samples and identify things that may not be able to be seen. IAQ surveyors, microscopes, borescopes and home monitors.

T640 Training

Presenter: Nestor Salguero, Teledyne

The 3-hour training will allow students to become familiar with the US EPA certified T640 and T640x PM Mass Monitors. Instrument setup will be discussed for new users. Theory of Operation for both versions of instruments will be reviewed. Key components and their functionality will be discussed. The menu structure will be included in this review which will focus on NumaView operation. The NumaView review will include navigating the software, alarms and alarm setup, and acceptable ranges for the key components. Maintenance which includes checking flow, and challenging the instrument with SpanDust to check overall instrument health will be presented. Common failures, pneumatic and electronic troubleshooting will be reviewed. Questions and answer time will also be included, with limited hands on, based on the class size.

TCTACs and Grant Writing Training for Air Quality

Presenters: Aubrey Racz, NIHB, Karen Alexander, NIHB, Rachel Two Bulls, NIHB, Jared Gregorini, NIHB, Cara Corbin, ITEP, and Kieren Daley Laursen, ITEP

During this training session, participants will first learn about the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TC TAC) program and NIHB and ITEP’s respective roles in the program. Topics include information about the large network of technical assistance centers, technical assistance services, program initiatives, and available funding opportunities. Then, the training session will shift to a grant writing training where participants will learn how to break down a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). There will be a focus on NOFOs related to air quality. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and/or an air quality grant they are looking to apply for.

Monday, May 19th 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Clean Air Act (CAA) 101 for Tribes

Presenters: Pat Childers, EPA James Payne EPA Laura McKelvey NTAA

This session will share introductory information about the Clean Air Act and how Tribes implement it.

Monday, May 19th 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm

T400 Ozone and T703 Calibrator Training

Presenter: Michael Parker, Teledyne API

The 4-hour training will allow students to become familiar with the US EPA certified T400 O3 analyzer and the T703 O3 calibrator. Instrument setup will be discussed for new users. Theory of Operation for both versions of instruments will be reviewed. Key components and their functionality will be discussed. The menu structure will be included in this review which will focus on NumaViewTM operation. The NumaViewTM review will include navigating the software, alarms and alarm setup, and acceptable ranges for the key components. Maintenance which includes checking flow, replacing filters and reviewing any other maintenance items. Common failures, pneumatic and electronic troubleshooting will be reviewed. Questions and answer time will also be included, with limited hands on, based on the class size.

Climate Resilience & Adaptation Planning: Indigenous Ways of Doing & Teaching

Presenters: Nikki Cooley, ITEP, and Cara Corbin, ITEP

The Tribes & Climate Change Program will offer a shortened version of their introductory course on climate change adaptation planning. This course emphasizes including youth and elders, and Traditional and Indigenous Knowledges in climate adaptation and mitigation planning. In addition, participants will learn about the Tribal Climate Adaptation Toolkit and the Status of Tribes and Climate Change (STACC) report which can be used in climate resilience efforts while keeping culture and language in mind. Tribal case studies will be offered as examples of the work being done nationwide.

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